Nothing is worse than getting assigned a goal at work that has completely unrealistic expectations. Whether the time frame is too short or the quota too high, contending...
Look up the term synergy in a dictionary and you’ll get a definition such as “the interaction of elements that when combined produce a total effect that is greater...
Clothes do not make the man or woman, and job titles do not turn a nonexempt employee into an exempt employee. The Fair Labor Standards Act has been consistent over its...
Everyone, including us, had to take a crash course in HIPAA’s privacy provisions after the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health...
Bad communication affects everyone in a workplace, from leadership to new hires. While it can be hard to define, we all recognize it when we see it. Improving...
Under HIPAA and ADA, employee medical records are confidential and should be kept separate from general personnel files. Only authorized personnel should have access to...
Defining severe health conditions under FMLA
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows eligible employees to take job-protected unpaid leave. Employees can use...
New leaders often face the combined challenges of continuing as individual contributors while assuming responsibility for others’ work. It’s never an easy balance,...
It was as if an explosion had happened under our feet. We all had a “wake-up” moment in early 2020, more than 1,000 days ago. The quarantine announcements rolled...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is one of the most commonly requested forms of employee leave. It provides job-protected leave for employees who need time off...
Attracting top talent today requires a new approach. Companies need to adapt to the priorities of the modern workforce, offering flexibility, work-life balance, and an...
Failure teaches lessons. Talking about the gains and successes when leadership uses intentional communication techniques in a workforce is fun. However, much can be...
American poet Maya Angelou famously said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you...
Team members should share personal experiences with emotional intelligence to make learning more relatable and engaging. These real-life examples are just as valuable as...
Workplace conflicts are inevitable and should be addressed proactively. Ignoring the issue is not a solution. Active listening, avoiding assumptions, and finding a...
Transgender people often experience discrimination, harassment, and a lack of understanding, including from their work colleagues and bosses. Regardless of one’s...
The PUMP Act, enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, extends FLSA-protected unpaid lactation breaks to nursing mothers who are exempt employees....
Recordkeeping is a core part of any human resources department, and it also happens to be one of the most confusing and complex. Why is that? It has to do with the...
When you post a new job opening you may be worried about whether you’ll be able to get enough applicants. How do may your job posting appealing to attract enough...
